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By Bria Nicole Stone (NNPA Newswire Contributor)
Black women have to work seven extra months to earn what White men were paid in 2016. On average, Black women make 67 cents on the dollar compared to White me...

The Grio
On Tuesday morning, Issa Rae confirmed her latest project: she is a Covergirl.
“I remember being an awkward Black girl in high school, reading the pages of my favorite magazines, casually flippin...

The Grio
Black Girls Code, a nonprofit organization seeking to help bridge the gap in the STEM field by teaching young Black girls how to code, has just announced a partnership with Detroit, including a $255...

By Mashaun D. Simon
Spelman College’s announcement that they will open admissions and enrollment to transgender students is being considered a big step for transgender awareness and equality.
The institut...

By Noah Trister
Colin Kaepernick's protest movement rolled on without him Sunday, as his fraternity marched in Detroit and players around the NFL sat or knelt during the national anthem.
Kaepernick remains un...